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Read about featured Bay Area parks here, or go to our advanced map to search for places that have hiking and natural attractions near you. Come back to see what parks are in the spotlight each week.

Featured Places to Go

Fremont Older OSP

Santa Clara County
Hike through remnants of fruit and nut orchards and see the historical home of editor Cora Older in this open space. Clear days offer great views from Hunter's Point and its surrounding trails.

Henry W. Coe State Park

Santa Clara County
In the Diablo Range southeast of San Jose, Coe State Park is our region's largest park, yet one of our best-kept open-space secrets.

Sweeney Ridge Skyline-GGNRA

San Mateo County
Home to endangered species, wildflowers and historical monuments, Sweeney ridge offers panoramic views of the coast, bay, and Marin headlands.

Anthony Chabot Regional Park

Alameda County
Anthony Chabot Park offers picnic areas and miles of beautiful hiking, riding, and bicycling through grasslands, chaparral, and eucalyptus groves or along Lake Chabot.